Allograft reconstruction of the patellar tendon: 12-year follow-up.

We present 12-year follow-up results of a bone-tendon-bone allograft reconstruction technique for a defect of the patellar tendon. Of the reports in the literature, this is the longest follow-up of a reconstruction technique used in the trauma setting and involving complete loss of the patella tendon. This method of reconstruction, using the native patella remnant in conjunction with allograft patella tendon, provides the surgeon with an additional option for this difficult case.